Am I Too Old to Learn Guitar?

Do you believe in the old adage "you can't teach an old dog new tricks?"

As long as you have the desire, don't have a severe case of arthritis, and your hearing is still ok, there's no reason you can't learn guitar. I've had students in their 70s make excellent progress, and the common denominator has always been the desire to play. It's all about attitude, and if it's positive, the chances of success are pretty high. Will you be able to catch up to Eric Clapton? No, probably not, but if you're looking for a creative outlet, something to keep your mind busy, and an instrument you can enjoy, the guitar just may be for you. It's portable, fairly inexpensive to get started, and can be played at different levels. Some people want to go as far as they can, some want to strum a few songs and sing, most just want an enjoyable hobby. If that sounds like you, do some research, buy or rent a guitar, and find an instructor. After that it's just a matter of patience, desire and making the time to practice.